LGBTQ History Month Special: Hollywood's Best-Kept Secret: The Bisexual Life of Hattie McDaniel

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn and her special guest Amanda W. Timpson, the queer public historian, delve into the complexities of Matthew Shepard's tragic story. They discuss the commonly known narrative of his death and unveil the deeper layers, including issues of drug culture, homophobia, and the misrepresented nuances of his life. This episode is part of a series celebrating LGBTQ History Month by uncovering the histories you didn't know you needed to know. We will cover the: Known Story of Matthew Shepard Nuances and Complexities Role of Media and Misrepresentation Intersecting Issues Unheard Connections Concluding Thoughts and Legacy Follow Amanda for More LGBTQ History Official Website - https://www.yesterqueers.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yesterqueers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yesterqueers/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:23 - Intro Amanda of Yesterqueers 4:43 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/ 4:58 - Need a podcast editor? Hemlock Creek Productions is a Black & Queer owned production house. Reach out and tell them Queer News sent you. https://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/ 5:42 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 6:12 - The Untold Story of Matthew Shepard featuring Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

15 Okt 202434min

This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn sits down with award-winning journalist Nico Lange to discuss their book "American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era." Listen in as Nico shares the powerful and diverse stories of trans and non-binary teens across the U.S., the intersections of identity, and the pressing political challenges they face. This episode is a must-listen for understanding the true spectrum of trans experiences in today's world. In addition, Anna would be remiss if you didn't also report on a few Queer News headlines that you need to know about: A groundbreaking win for trans rights: Diana Portillo, a Latina trans woman wins a major lawsuit against McDonald's for discrimination. The election is 28 days away: Anna talks about canvassing in Racine,Wisconsin for the Harris/Waltz ticket Honoring queer history: Chicago's iconic Warehouse is officially designated a landmark, celebrating the birthplace of house music. Transgender youth and their families: Discover the inspiring stories of trans teens navigating hate and finding joy in a turbulent era. 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:13 - There was an accident at Anna's home 3:01 - Queer News headlines 10:27 - Need a podcast editor? Hemlock Creek Productions is a Black & Queer owned production house. Reach out and tell them Queer News sent you. https://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/ 11:12 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 11:50 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 12:20 - Interview with Nico Lang 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Buy Nico's Book https://allstora.com/products/american-teenager-how-trans-kids-are-surviving-hate-and-finding-joy-in-a-turbulent-era Watch Nico Lang's Interview with Anna DeShawn https://youtu.be/cbVDzuJSCP8 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

7 Okt 202434min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn has updates on two top stories that impacted Savannah Ryan Williams in Minneapolis and the legend Cecilia Gentili in New York City. In politics, we are 35 days from election day. In culture and entertainment, Thailand makes LGBTQ history in Souteast Asia and Chicago installs progress flag crosswalks across the city. Anna was there and got to cover the story. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:49 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:08 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:00 - Queer News headlines 3:33 - Savannah Ryan Williams Update 5:51 - Cecilia Gentili Update 8:24 - Your election update as we are 35 days from election day 10:06 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 10:44 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 11:01 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 11:28 - Thailand makes LGBTQ history in Souteast Asia 13:11 - Chicago installs progress flag crosswalks across the city 18:54 - Boosie's lesbian daughter speaks out about her homophobic dad 21:15 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

30 Sep 202423min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares her top stories, a 3 month update on Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas and Queer News winning best LGBTQ podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards. In politics Kentucky bans conversion therapy and Biden makes history appointing the 12th LGBTQ+ judge. Then of course she has your election update as well. In culture & entertainment, we got a queer news tip on the Lesbians Who Tech summit, Sasheer Zamata comes out, and the Will & Harper documentary drops this week on Netflix. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 00:39 - A 3 month update on Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas 2:39 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:55 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:41 - Queer News headlines 4:34 - Queer News wins best LGBTQ podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards 6:11 - Kentucky bans conversion therapy 9:33 - Biden makes history appointing the 12th LGBTQ+ judge 12:22 - Your election update 17:11 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 17:49 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 18:07 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 18:37 - We got a queer news tip on the Lesbians Who Tech summit 21:21 - Sasheer Zamata comes out 23:37 - The Will & Harper documentary drops this week on Netflix 26:00 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ MUST WATCH: Taylor Casey's Mom Makes Heartbreaking Appeal https://youtu.be/CNVWZpZSAJY Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

23 Sep 202430min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Redd, a Black transwoman who was murdered in Chicago. In politics, an Arizona court rules in favor of two trans girls who just want to play sports. In culture and entertainment, we remember the Chicago legend and global icon Chilli Pepper. The gender liberation movement held its first march in DC & lets talk the VMA's. Was it the queerest one ever? Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 2:15 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:21 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 3:13 - Queer News headlines 3:50 - Redd, a Black transwoman who was murdered in Chicago 6:07 - An Arizona court rules in favor of two trans girls who just want to play sport 11:17 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 11:55 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 12:20 - We remember the Chicago legend and global icon Chilli Pepper 16:00 - The gender liberation movement held its first march in DC 18:57 - Lets talk the VMA's. Was it the queerest one ever? 21:26 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

16 Sep 202424min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn holds a moment of silence for those killed, injured, and impacted by the mass schooling shooting at the Apalachee High School in Georgia. In politics, life long generational Republicans are publicly denouncing Trump and voting for Kamala Harris. The Cheney's, The McCains. Let's talk about it. In culture and entertainment, Sade is dropping her first single in 6 years and it's dedicated to her trans son, award winning Queer journalist and founder of Queer News Daily Nico Lang is dropping a book and the interwebs were hot with rumors about Da Brat & Judy. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:54 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 2:05 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 2:40 - Queer News headlines 3:49 - Life long generational Republicans are publicly denouncing Trump and voting for Kamala Harris. The Cheney's, The McCains. 9:38 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 10:17 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 10:43 - Sade is dropping her first single in 6 years and it's dedicated to her trans son 14:12 - Award winning Queer journalist and founder of Queer News Daily Nico Lang is dropping a book titled American Teen: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era 17:33 - The interwebs were hot with rumors about Da Brat & Judy 19:41 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Pre Order American Teen: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/american-teenager-nico-lang/1144781197 Donate to the Find Taylor Casey fund https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey MUST WATCH: Taylor Casey's Mom Makes Heartbreaking Appeal https://youtu.be/CNVWZpZSAJY Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

9 Sep 202422min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the politics of the day. Who is leading the polls with 62 days to go? Is it Harris or is it Trump? She talks about it. In culture and entertainment, Anna covers the 5th annual Trans Visibility March, Global Black Pride and Chappell Roan taking heat for setting boundaries with fans. Let's go! 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 2:50 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 3:08 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 4:14 - Queer News headlines 4:59 - Who is leading the polls with 62 days to go? Is it Harris or is it Trump? 11:39 - GoFundMe for Alex Franco Headstone and bench 16:00 - The Cass Review - Queer News Tip 22:02 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 22:40 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 23:04 - The 5th annual Trans Visibility March 26:53 - Global Black Pride takes over Atlanta 29:36 - Chappell Roan taking heat for setting boundaries with fans 33:35 - Anna's Got a Word 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Donate to the Find Taylor Casey fund https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey GoFundMe - Headstone for Alex Taylor Franco https://www.gofundme.com/f/headstone-for-alex-taylor-franco MUST WATCH: Taylor Casey's Mom Makes Heartbreaking Appeal https://youtu.be/CNVWZpZSAJY Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

3 Sep 202437min

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports back to us about her experience covering the entire Democratic National Convention. She breaks down where the DNC hit and where it missed. In culture & entertainment, Lambda Legal secured a big victory in the HIV space, the LGBTQ news outlet PinkNews CEO is under fire & Big Freedia gets a key to the city of New Orleans. Let's go! 00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast 1:55 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ 2:01 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/JoinQCrew 2:38 - Queer News headlines 3:20 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking 4:03 - Special Report: The Democratic National Convention hits and misses 18:31 - Listen & follow the Joy in the Breakthrough podcast, https://joyitbpod.com 19:06 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm 19:34 - Lambda Legal's HIV win 23:53 - PinkNews CEO is under fire 27:36 - Big Freedia is honored 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Donate to the Find Taylor Casey fund https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey MUST WATCH: Taylor Casey's Mom Makes Heartbreaking Appeal https://youtu.be/CNVWZpZSAJY LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative https://lgbtcounselingdmv.com LGBTQ National Task Force Action Fund https://www.thetaskforceactionfund.org Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502 Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm Join The Qube https://theqube.app 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨ About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT. Edited by Ryan Woodhall. We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.

26 Aug 202431min